Batesville Park Gift Creates City Board To Oversee Grounds
George M Hillenbrand and wife donate the Batesville Fair Grounds for a public park with a five year cash pledge of 200 and 100 per year for five years. They urge the city to accept and form a Board of Trustees to manage the park for Ripley County citizens.
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George M. Hillenbrand
Batesville Fair Grounds
City of
Batesville
Hillenbrand
Ripley County
Fair Grounds
Farmers Hold Outing Draws Large Adams Township Crowd
The Federation of Farmers of Adams Township held an outdoor gathering at Frank Federle Grove near Spades with about a thousand attendees. Highlights included T W Sunman of Sunman recounting local farming history Everett McClure of Aurora and State Organizer Patterson speaking on organization and practical outcomes.
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Federation of Farmers of
Adams Township
Frank Federle Grove
Spades
George Trautman
Sunman
Trautman
T. W. W. Sunman
Farmers’ Club
Mr. Sunman
Everett McClure
Aurora
Indiana Federation of Farmers
Griffith
Patterson
A |Elgie
County Official Dies Suddenly in Osgood
Newton Hyatt, County Assessor of Osgood, died unexpectedly Monday evening after a day of usual health. He was known for sterling character and conscientious service as a public official, leaving a devoted wife, Mrs. Hyatt, and many friends saddened by the loss.
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Newton Hyatt
Osgood
Mr. Hyatt
Fire damages at American Furniture Factory
A fire alarm sounded Friday evening in the carving department of the American Furniture Factory. The Fire Department, delayed by a speech at St. Clair's Hall, responded quickly and extinguished the blaze caused by a broken switch. Estimated loss about $500. No major progression before discovery.
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American Furniture Factory
St. Clair’s Hall
Henry Spaan
Dance and Vaudeville at St Clair's Hall Saturday
On Saturday evening October 2 James Withers presents a new blend of dance and vaudeville at St Clair's Hall. Admission is 1.00 per couple and spectators pay 25c. This combined program offers an evening of lively entertainment for the community.
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James Withers
St. Clair’s Hall
Pie Social At Straus School Friday Evening
A pie social will be held at the Straus School on Friday evening October 1. Ladies are asked to bring pies and all attendees are welcome. Lucylle Wachsman is the teacher organizing the event.
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Straus School
Lucylle Wachsman
Ford prices drop jolts the old age of life notion
A crude note from a historical column reports that lower Ford prices shake the belief that certain life constants are fixed. The text suggests sentiment in favor of economic easing and a return toward normalcy.
Spaan Debates League of Nations in Indianapolis Visit
Indianapolis visit features Mr. Spaan a Democratic congress candidate outlining his League position. He argues for United States leadership while countering Watson’s views and cites Assembly voting rules, urging voters to consider the League’s cost and peace impact.
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Herald
Indianapolis
League of Nations
League
Watson
St. Clair’s Hall
Batesville, Tribune
Spaan
Congress
Jim Watson
Assembly
R. Spaan
England
Council
Assembly For Solution
Australia
Canada
New Zealand
India
South Africa
The
Cuba
Haiti
San Domingo
Panama
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Great Britain
United States
Tragic Death Shocks Small Community
John Selke died by suicide at his home south of town Wednesday after years of illness and foot trouble. His ten surviving children and many friends mourn the loss as the family awaits funeral arrangements.
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John Selke
Mr. Selke
Selke
Rexall Straw Vote Shapes Presidential Preference
Rexall Stores nationwide report strong interest in a straw vote for the presidency. Local counts from Blank's Pharmacy show 78 voters with Harding leading 57 to 21 among 78. Cox has 107 votes with 71 men and 36 women. Indiana Rexall totals to Monday evening reach 7,887 Harding votes and 4,765 Cox votes across 5,673 men and 2,164 women versus 3,520 men and 1,245 women. The national compiled returns have not yet arrived.
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Rexall
United States
Blank’s
Harding
Cox
Indiana
Branch speech draws crowds in Ripley County
Col Emmett F Branch Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor spoke twice in Ripley County on Friday at Versailles Court House and Penntown Bartling Hall. He addressed state and national issues to favorable reception. Monday evening Rollin Turner and Rep J S Benham spoke at Menke's Hall with Eureka Band and Batesville musicians providing music.
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Emmett F. Branch
Ripley County
Court House
Versailles
Bartling Hall
Penntown
Col. Branch
Rollin Turner
Greensburg
J. S. Benham
Menke’s Hall
Eureka
Batesville
Veterans Attend National G. A. R. Encampment in Indianapolis
August Willich Post G A R and Civil War veterans from the community travel to Indianapolis for the National Encampment. The city is crowded with attendees from across the Union and extensive preparations are made for the week as the guests of Indianapolis.
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August Willich
Batesville High School Names New Principal and Staff
Mrs George W Gunder of Browns town Indiana resigned last Friday. Miss Leona Stuart becomes principal and Miss Helen A Goff of Franklin Indiana takes Latin and History. The Batesville Schools continue without interruption with Miss Goff joining the teaching corps.
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George W. Gunder
Brownstown
Ind
Batesville High School
Helen A. Goff
Franklin
Leona Stuart
Batesville
Gunder
Miss Goff
Dance at Batesville Fair Grounds Featuring Brookville Jazz Band
The Prell-Bland Post of the American Legion hosts a big dance at the Batesville Fair Grounds next Saturday evening September 25. Brookville Jazz Band will provide the music with refreshments and a large dance floor. Dancing costs 50 cents for gents and 50 cents for ladies.
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Prell-Bland
American Legion
Batesville Fair Grounds
Brookville
Prize for Best Write-Up at Sunman Street Fair
W. W. Bengney won the prize for the best write-up of the Big Street Fair and Carnival. His prize checks arrived at the Batesville Tribune office early this week, and the newspaper extends its thanks.
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Sunman
W. W. Bigney
Batesville Tribune
St Paul Springs Surprise On Locals In Doubleheader
The St Paul baseball team surprised locals with a 5 to 2 win as Nieman struggled early and Fischer stayed hot for Batesville. Local bats collected fourteen hits but breaks and defensive plays limited scoring, while umpire Favors drew crowd ire. Arlington Club visits next Sunday for a two game set with Nieman Moorman pitching and Eureka Band to perform. Greensburg visits Oct 3 for season end.
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Nieman
Batesville
St. Paul
Nic
Fischer
Arlington
Moorman
Eureka Band
Greensburg
Public sale notices scheduled for September 25 in Huntersville
Emma Stiening, proprietor, will auction household goods garden and carpenter tools and a tool chest at her Huntersville residence beginning Saturday September 25 at 1 00 p m. Also noted is a separate dance and vaudeville event at St Canis on Saturday evening October 2.
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Huntersville
Emma Stiening
Fred Schierenbck
Auet
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G. M. Hillenbrand
Board of Trustees
PIE
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Grant
Juppe
ST. Paul Springs
Decatur
Shelby
Strong Arlington Club
Lightner
W. Wernke
Weigel
Fritsch
If. Wintz
Benz
Bloemer
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G. Wintz
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Garrett
Favors
Teller
Moore
Tebe Eteas
Platt
Dake
Howard
Fisher
Rae
Brown
Vee
St. Canis
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